BIOS 1022 Introduction to Human Biology

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 300361

Coordinator Srinivas Nammi Opens in new window

Description This subject gives a basic understanding of the human body and introduces the scientific and medical terminology used for anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. It deals with gross structure and microscopic structure of the human body. It also examines microbial organisms, their classification, how they differ from eukaryotic cells and how our body defends against them. Where appropriate, examples of functional diseases will be discussed.

School Science

Discipline Human Biology

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject

Equivalent Subjects LGYA 7033 - Human Medical Sciences 1 LGYA 5170 - Physical and Biological Sciences 1 LGYB 7586 - Human Biology 1 BIOS 1023 - Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)

Incompatible Subjects NATS 1013 - Introduction to Anatomy BIOS 1025 - Introduction to Physiology

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Pre-workshop Quiz and Workshop Participation 5 Workbook quizzes, and participation at 5 workshops 25 N Individual
Mid-Session Test 1 Hour 20 N Individual
Final Examination 2 hours 55 N Individual

Summer

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Pre-workshop Quiz and Workshop Participation 3 Workbook quizzes, and participation at 3 workshops 40 N Individual
Final Examination 2 hours for answering multiple choice questions in the Final Examination 60 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • Gerald J. Tortora, & Bryan Derrickson (2015). Introduction to the Human Body: The essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition, Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Teaching Periods